Associate Attorney

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney at least 2 years to join our team. Please note that for the purposes of calculating experience, most government experience and personal injury experience will not count. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting in various legal matters, conducting research, writing legal documents, and negotiating on behalf of clients. The Associate Attorney will primarily work on litigation matters with a focus on property and business litigation.

Duties:

- Conduct legal research on various topics related to property and business law.

- Draft legal documents such as discovery requests/responses, pleadings, and motions.

- Negotiate settlements and agreements with opposing counsel/parties.

- Assist in representing clients in court proceedings.

- Collaborate with the Partners on complex cases.

- Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting business and property law, as well as litigation procedures (e.g., Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, etc.).

- Manage case files and maintain accurate records.

- Bill at least 6hrs/day

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

- Admitted to the Texas Bar and currently in good standing (currently on probated suspension does not count as good standing).

- Experience with litigation preferred.

- Excellent research and writing skills.

- Ability to negotiate effectively and communicate persuasively and clearly.

This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse legal matters (for example, we recently had a matter where Tesla was the opposing party in a contractor dispute and another matter involving the development of 370 acres) within a supportive team environment. If you are a motivated individual with a desire to grow your legal career, we encourage you to apply for the Associate Attorney position with us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (we pay 100% of monthly premiums; or cash in lieu of benefits)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• Work Location: In person